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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.20, 12,783.70 and 2,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.20, 12,783.70 and 2,598.62 is: 3,898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.20 : 12,783.70 = 2,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.20/12,783.70 = 2,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.20x = 12,783.70 × 2,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.20x = 33,219,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219,978.49/8,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.51

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